Course

93 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Course, from 12 m² to 119,215 m² (11.92 ha, 29.46 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential 1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 40 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Horticulture (Agriculture)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R3Residential 2 (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Educational and Institutional (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 28 Apr 2026N/a

  construct an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no. free-standing sheds and an existing 28sq.m single-storey extension to the original dwelling. The proposed works comprise the construction of a new 140sq.m two-storey extension and a 17sq.m free-standing garage. The development also includes a new boundary wall and gates to Swan Road, boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west boundaries, and all associated site works and ancillary services.

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2660240

• 26 Apr 2026N/a

  develop the following: the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no. free-standing sheds and an existing 28sq.m single-storey extension to the original dwelling. The proposed works comprise the construction of a new 140sq.m two-storey extension and a 17sq.m free-standing garage. The development also includes a new boundary wall and gates to Swan Road, boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west boundaries, and all associated site works and ancillary services.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660233

• 8 Mar 2026N/a

  (a) retain the original 48m² single-storey dwelling. Permisison to (b) the demolition of the existing 28m² single-storey extension; (c) the construction of a new 140m² two-storey extension to the side; (d) the construction of a 17m² free-standing garage; (e) a new boundary wall and gate to Swan Road and boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west; and all associated site works and ancillary services.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660125

• 27 Feb 2026N/a

  (a) retain the original 48m² single-storey dwelling; (b) the demolition of the existing 28m² single-storey extension; (c) the construction of a new 140m² two-storey extension to the side; (d) the construction of a 17m² free-standing garage; (e) a new boundary wall and gate to Swan Road and boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west; and all associated site works and ancillary services.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2660105

• 22 Dec 2025Refused

  construct a single-storey dwelling house, garage, shared entrance, septic tank with percolation system and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560886

• 17 Dec 2025N/a

  Construct a single-storey dwelling house, garage, shared entrance, septic tank with percolation system and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560860

• 26 Sept 2025Conditional

  to demolish the existing building on site, and for Outline Planning permission to construct a supermarket and filling station and all associated and necessary site works

  Outline permission · Laois County Council, 2560619

• 8 Aug 2025Conditional

  retain access entrance and all associated site works

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2560479

• 30 May 2025Conditional

  construct a single storey dwelling, detached garage & recessed entrance (shared), with connections to mains sewer & mains water supply, and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2560328

• 19 Dec 2024Conditional

  construct 2-Storey Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance with new front boundary walls & piers, connections to foul and surface water drainage, water services and all associated infrastructure works

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2460787

• 5 Nov 2024Refused

  construct 10 houses to include: i) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type A with private entrance off Mill Road; ii) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type B with private entrance off Mill Road, iii) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached bungalow Type C with private entrance off Mill Road, iv) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D, v) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D1, vi) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D2, vii) Site Entrance and all associated site development works including new access road, shared surfaces, footpaths, parking, boundary treatments, drainage, and landscape/amenity.

  Permission, 10 homes · Laois County Council, 2460662

• 29 Oct 2024N/a

  carry out development which will consist of Permission for 10 houses to include: i) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type A with private entrance off Mill Road; ii) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type B with private entrance off Mill Road, iii) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached bungalow Type C with private entrance off Mill Road, iv) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D, v) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D1, vi) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D2, vii) Site Entrance and all associated site development works including new access road, shared surfaces, footpaths, parking, boundary treatments, drainage, and landscape/amenity

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460653

• 18 Oct 2024N/a

  construct 10 houses to include: i) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type A with private entrance off Mill Road; ii) 1 no., four bed detached two-storey Type B with private entrance off Mill Road, iii) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached bungalow Type C with private entrance off Mill Road, iv) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D, v) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D1, vi) 2 no. Three-bed semi-detached two-storey Type D2, vii) Site Entrance and all associated site development works including new access road, shared surfaces, footpaths, parking, boundary treatments, drainage, and landscape/amenity.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460632

• 22 Jul 2024Conditional

  construct a new two storey dwelling, new entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2460431

• 18 Jul 2024N/a

  construct a new two storey dwelling, new entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460425

• 20 Mar 2023Conditional

  the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of, and internal modifications to the existing part single/part two storey dwelling, and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2360101

• 14 Mar 2023N/a

  to construct a single storey extension to the rear of, and internal modifications to the existing part single/part two storey dwelling, and associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2360093

• 16 Dec 2021Refused

  erect a two storey dwelling, a septic tank & percolation area and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 21876

• 8 Jun 2021Conditional

  construct ground floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling, internal alterations and changes to existing elevations along with all ancillary site services and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 21418

• 22 Apr 2021Conditional

  to construct three dwelling houses (two two-storey and one single storey) and all associated site works: including alternations and boundary changes to that previously granted under planning file ref Ls 19381

  Outline permission, 3 homes · Laois County Council, 21252

• 29 May 2020Conditional

  construct dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank treatment system, new percolation area, new site entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 20255

• 4 Jul 2019Conditional

  construct four dwelling houses (three two-storey and one single storey) and all associated site works

  Outline permission, 4 homes · Laois County Council, 19381

• 10 Jun 2019N/a

  construct a dwelling house, garage, septic tank with percolation system, entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 19327

• 21 Mar 2019Conditional

  construct a single storey detached dwelling house, garage with new site entrance and to include all associated ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 19158

• 10 Jan 2019Conditional

  construct split level type dwelling house, garage, entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18506

The 25 most recent of 30 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162
• Special Protection Area: River Nore SPA 004233
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: River Nore/Abbeyleix Woods Complex 002076

Recorded monuments

• LA029-046001 Ecclesiastical site
  Description

  Reference to a large quadrangular area (dims. c. 80m NNW-SSE, 70m ENE-WSW) enclosed by an earthen rampart, and traditionally believed to be the site of an ancient monastery (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 222). In 1901 Lord Ashbrook and others cleared the site exposing the remains of the foundations of a group of buildings consising of a possible refectory (L c. 19m N-S) and church (L c. 9m) running W, from N end of buildings (Ibid., 222-3). Situated in a wooded area. No visible surface remains survive. Described by Carrigan as 'In the Course Wood, half a mile north-east of Durrow, there is a quadrangular area, about half an acre in extent and enclosed by an earthen rampart, to which tradition has always pointed as the site of an ancient Monastery or, as some say, Nunnery. Very faint traces of foundations in the smooth surface of the east side of the enclosures, gave confirmation to the popular belief. The main building ran north and south, and was 62 ft. in external length. Its northern end was hollowed out to a considerable depth, so as to form an underground room 19 and a half feet long, on the inside, by 15 ft. - the floor, which was tiled, being fully 8 ft. lower than the original level of the ground; the wall contain four square-shaped recesses, three large and deep, and one small, all evidently intended for cupboards. This room must have served the purposes of a refectory. Leading up out of it on the south side, and communicating above with the room opposite, which was presumably a kitchen. The stairway branches off at either side, near the top, into another small, narrow stairway of three steps, one leading towards the west, the other towards a small passage off [what we suppose to have been] the kitchen communicating probably with an upper storey of the building. Running west from the underground room, and adjoining it, may be traced the outlines of the foundations of another house, 29 ft. long, internally, from east to west, and 19 and a half feet from north to south. That this was the chapel there can be no doubt. One small piece of the masonry remains, showing that the entrance door was in the south side-wall, 6 ft. on the outside, from the angle of the west gable' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 222-3). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

• LA029-046002 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  Described as 'a quadrangular area about half an acre in extent and enclosed by an earthen rampart' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 222). No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Course.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Course.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Course with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Laois.

Name

Course · An Cúrsa

Area

1,075,360 m² (107.54 ha, 265.73 acres)

Civil parish

Durrow, and its townlands

Barony

Clarmallagh

Electoral division

Durrow, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Durrow electoral division: 1,383 people in 501 households; 77% of households own their home; 31% of homes were built since 2001; 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Castledurrow Demesne, Castlewood, Dunmore, Durrow Townparks, Glebe, Rath, Swan

Placenames

Course on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.